PDP Xbox One Afterglow AG 9+ Prismatic True Wireless Gaming Headset, Black, Pack of 1

First of all, any review written about this headset must take into consideration one basic fact: it's a truly wireless headset for $100 or less (depending on deal or source). With that in mind, let's begin!The GoodThe sound from the earphones is a real highlight for the price. When I mention sound, I'm referring to their primary function: gaming. While they come with a standard audio cable for your phone, MP3 player, etc., they will not compete with a set of cans in the same general price range. I don't expect them to, since the resources that go into them at this price point include the wireless and voice chat technology required to serve that aforementioned primary function. The sound, for gaming, is exceptional for the price.The headset's "Mode" button switches between what PDP refers to as "pure" sound and a bass-boosted sound. For my taste, the bass boost works best. My main game of choice on Xbox One is World of Tanks, and the guns, explosions as well as engine rumble really come alive. The pure sound is fine, but I doubt I'll ever turn the bass boost off now.Some will complain that the AG9 is a stereo headset as opposed to (simulated) 7.1 surround. Again, let me emphasize, this is a truly wireless headset for $100 or less. To be honest, the stereo works really well, and does give a general sense of surround sound. Case in point, when a tank rolls behind mine, it sounds like it's behind me. This has as much to do with sound mixing by the software developers as it does the headset, but I have no complaints whatsoever for the price.So with sound established, let's move to the wireless capability. So far it's been flawless. Once synced with the USB dongle (which should already be paired out of the box, by the way - mine were), it's really as simple as pressing and holding the center button on the left ear cup to turn the set on. A tone will let you know they're on, as well as the green light on the USB dongle. The ear cups also light up green, but you won't see that if you're wearing them! I actually tested these by going downstairs to grab a drink while chatting to a friend in my Xbox party, and there was no difference from being in the room with the Xbox.The BadThere is one thing I would classify as bad on this headset: the mic. I have not found it to be as bad as others have, but it needs improvement. Some have stated that the mic isn't flexible, or that they can't flex it much because they're afraid to break it. It's true that the flexibility is limited. That is to say, it takes more effort to conform it to your preference than it should. However, the only threat of breaking it is if you try forcing a bend with the mic plugged into the left ear cup (it is removable). I simply unplug it before bending it, then plug it back in. This is not an effort to dismiss the design - it is flawed - but it is a note to those who presently own or are considering this headset: if in doubt about the stress at the mic's connection, unplug it and make your adjustment.The flexibility, though, is actually a secondary issue. The primary issue with the mic is its sensitivity and sound quality. My friends say they have to turn me up to hear me properly. Moreover, the sound is said to be "tinny". The included (in my set, anyway - I've read others who say the set didn't come with one) foam mic cover helps with the noise cancellation, but doesn't completely solve the sensitivity issue. Perhaps a firmware update will address this like they did with the AG7 before it.In my opinion, the mic is where the compromise rests for the price. It isn't terrible, it does the job, but it could really be improved. That's where the headset loses a star.The RestThe headset glows green from the ear cups, which may or may not be your thing. You can disable this feature if you prefer, which is a considerate touch. Personally I let them glow their little hearts out. Those same lights, conversely, are your indication of charge. When charging, they pulsate. When fully charged, they glow steadily.The comfort level of the headset is moderate. They have a fair amount of padding and I've worn them a few hours at a time so far. I haven't experienced fatigue or soreness. I have noticed that my ears begin to get hot around the 2 hour mark, and a short break alleviates that. As a closed set of phones, this is not much of a surprise.The build quality is good for the price. I have no worries about breaking anything on it, but I'm also not particularly rough with my electronics in the first place. All my headphones are treated respectfully and this headset is no different.I hope this review is helpful. For the price I have no problem recommending them.

After several checks on the reviews both good and bad I thought I would give this a try and I must say it is fantastic (with glitches of course).PROS:1. Plug and Playability: Perfect. I have 5 windows 10 computers in my family and 1 win 8.1 (test purposes only). I just plugged it in and windows found the drivers and poof it worked perfectly. 2. Sound: Freaking great!! Even my nearly deaf father could hear clearly. There is a slight change from the high bass sound and the high vocal switch but nothing I would brag about. What's nice is I can hear people talking fairly clearly with the headphones on but it dampens the background noises nicely.3. Comfort: I have earrings and wear glasses. I would suggest taking out the earrings due to irritation after a few hrs. though. Wearing glasses is no problem at all after you get used to the tighter fit (it is nice to have the weight off the bridge of my nose). As with all headphones prolonged exposure causes sweating but with the cloth earpiece that allows breathing so this increases the time I can have them on (about 3 hrs. at a time).4. Mic: This one I am not to sure about as I don't use this very much. The volume that is for the mic/chat is fantastic for filtering between the two and the mic is adjustable just a very stiff adjustment. And since it is detachable that is a big plus in my book.5. Additional features: The glowing led around the earpieces can change colors. I had to download the user manual from the website and even then it was poorly written. Just press and hold the Mode button and the LED will change colors and even shut off if you don't want the glow.CONS:1. There is connectivity issues if you plug in the receiver into the USB ports in the back. To resolve this use the Side USB on the Xbox and front USB in PC's if you can. Once I did this no more problems.2. for me the ear pieces are ALMOST large enough to cover my whole ear (reason to take out earrings). The length could be maybe an inch longer in the adjustment.3. PISS POOR USER MANUAL ... do companies not know how to put out instructions on how to use their products any more?Summary:All in all the best product for wireless I have seen in many years that are under $100. Comfortable, well made, versatile, long battery life (about 15hrs of continuous playing), and great sound. A great product for any home.

Overall it's a pretty good headset. But have had some problems. Sometimes the audio flips sides. So if your playing a shooter, gun shots that are on your left will sound like it's on the right.Also the headset will crash and the lights will flash on and off. You have to let the batteries completely die just to get it back to normal.

Das Afterglow AG9+ von PDP, hier in der Ausführung für die Xbox One, ist eine gelungene Alternative zu den sehr teuren (kabellosen) Headsets anderer Hersteller. Das Headset wird nicht direkt mit der Xbox gekoppelt, sondern über einen extra mitgelieferten USB-Stick. Pairing funktionierte ohne Probleme und das Headset wurde auch sofort von der Xbos als ein solches erkannt. Es sind 2 Drehregler an der linken Seite: 1x für Lautstärke allgemein und 1x für das Balancing der Lautstärke zwischen Spiel und Chat, welches auch super funktioniert. Links mittig ein runder Druckknopf: Länge drücken = Headset ein/aus, kurz drücken= Mikrofon an/aus. (Das Mikrofon kann an-/abgebaut werden und verbindet sich mittels Klinke mit dem Headset) Links vorne eine kleinerer rechteckiger Druckknopf, der zwischen den beiden Sound-Modi wechselt (verstärkter Bass oder mehr auf Sprache). Desweiteren ist ein Anschluss Mikro-USB für das Ladekabel vorhanden (Kabel enthalten auf Standard USB, aber ohne Netzstecker) und für Klinke (Kabel enthalten), um das Headset auch mit Smartphone, oder sonstigen Audio-Geräten zu, benutzen zu können. Smartphones können aber mittels Bluetooth gekoppelt werden. Ich habe das Headset is zu 8 Stunden am Stück getragen und hatte keine Schmerzen an den Ohren. Warum 1 Punkt Abzug? Weil kein Voice-Monitoring (das hören der Eigenen Stimme) möglich ist, und das Applizieren des Mikrofons mittels Klinke störanfällig für Wackelkontakte ist. Trotzdem: für den Preis eine Ansage an andere Hersteller, da kabellos verwendbar!

Eigentlich ein sehr gutes Headset mit fast unschlagbaren Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis. Wären da nicht 2 Dinge die mich in den Absoluten Wahnsinn treiben:1.: Das Mikrofon ist nicht wirklich beweglich und man muss immer darauf achten, dass das Headset richtig sitzt und man nicht ständig in das Mikro Atmet.2.: Ein fast kaum wahrnehmenbares aber doch hörbares Summen in der rechten Ohrmuschel. Dies fällt bei laufender Musik oder game sound nicht auf aber sobald man etwas Ruhe hat wird man sofort daran erinnert.Ansonsten ist es echt ein Hammer Headset. Manche meiner Freunde sagen das es sich beim Party Chat anhört als ob ich durch Watte o.ä. Spreche aber das kann auch andere Gründe haben.bAber wie gesagt Sitzt gut, ist bequem, drückt nicht, gute audio Qualität, einen funktionierenden Bass boost. Aber die kleinen Dinge machen eben auch Mist.

En busca de unos audifonos para el xbox inalambricos debido a que me choco anda siempre con un cable conectado al control, encontre estos audifonos que en su mayoria los alaban por la calidad del sonido, total aprovechando el black friday los compre y en verdad me sorprendieorn la calidad del sonido, tengo varios de pc kraken crhoma, vmoda, skullcandy en su momento los astro a50 por ende se como se deberia de escuchar en ciertos juegos como diablo 3, heroes of the storm, dark souls 2 y 3 y puedo decir que casi al nivel de los astrol y mucho menos caros, es obvio que los astro 50 como es conexion de fibra su calidad es superior si es correcto eso pero precisamente sorprenden estos a ser conexion usb la calidad fenomenal que tiene ademas que si quieres puedes usarlos en el celular en modo apagado y no se escuchan mal pero si se nota la diferencia de calidad, total lo malo que me salieron mal precisamente en la entrada 3.5mm el cual amazon en 1 un dia me los reemplazo nunca habia solicitado eso y la verdad me sorprendio al rapidez.En resumen si no tienes mucha lana y ya no te late conectar audifonos por el control del xbox pero quieres un excelente audio sumandole que lo puedes usar para PC, te los recomiendo al 100% es una compra certera.Anexo algunso puntos del 0 al 100% para que sea mas detalladoEstetica 95 esto porque esta padre que traigan luz pero lo que no me gusto que el cambio del color debe de ser manual y no como en otros audifonos que se puede hacer via software comento esto porque en su control si se puede hacer!!!Bajos 90 No son los mejores pero si cada disparo sientes esa adrenalina de poder XDGraves 90 No esta malAgudos 80 No es su fuerteTiempo de pila me he reventado casi 6 horas jugando seguidas y al otro dia otras 4 horas es decir cerca de 10 horas a maximo volumenconexion 3.5mm 70 No es su punto fuertePC 95 aunque son diseñados para el xbox por medio de la PC sin duda tambien tiene la misma calidad de sonido!

Really nice sound: crisp, clear and smooth, deep base, zero distortion.Comfy wear.Quite beautifully designed.Easy to plug and play: I charged the headset with included USB cable. The lights pulse indicating charge. Stopped pulsing when charged. I unplugged the charge cable, plugged the dongle into xbox1 while it was off ( just in case, I switched Xbox 1 off by pressing main power button for at least ten seconds for a full reset) , switched on xbox1. The headset icon appeared alongside the controller battery indicator in homescreen. I pressed the circular headset button set into the left earphone for 3 seconds to turn on the headset. Lights come on. That's it. It worked great.Notes might help because manual not necessarily clear: Toggle the microphone on/off by single-pressing ear button. Note that chat-speak only comes through headphones and NEVER the TV (at least in Battlefield or Xbox 1 home- you can now speak to Cortana btw without a Kinnect). Long-press to switch it off. A second smaller button right next to the microphone toggles between normal and rich-base sounds. If you press the second button for a long time, it cycles which colour you want the lights to be, including lights off. Let go of button when it reaches colour (or off) you want. There's no need to bend the microphone boom at all. You can leave it straight. It works really well and quality actually degrades if you move it too close, plus leaving it straight out means you can still drink etc without hassle. I'm really impressedI think the reviewer who complained the microphone rubbed their shoulder must have been wearing them back-to-front LOL